Samsung ST65 vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung ST65 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the ST65 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ST65 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST65 scores against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 features external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST65 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST65 vs the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ST65 will be behind in sensor tech.